Overview

Complementary Health Science from the University of the Western Cape belongs to the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, a faculty for community-based, inter-professional education and research in the health and social sciences whose excellence in education and research is recognised globally.

Mission

Individuals within the faculty also actively contribute towards the national and international arena of publications and conferences in our niche areas of sport for development (ICESSD), scholarship of teaching and learning, social determinants of HIV/AIDS and CDL as well as child, family and community studies.

The faculty in all its operations and programmes continues to operationalise the UWC Institutional Operational Plan. Currently, the faculty’s community engagement commitments are extensive and growing. We have a multi-lateral agreement with the Western Cape Department of Health, where we place our students in clinical platforms and training.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry

Chinese Medicine Theory

Biotechnology

Acupuncture Theory

Medical Microbiology

Medical Bioscience

Pathology

Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

420 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

In order to study at the University of the Western Cape candidates need to meet the following criteria:

The National Senior Certificate (NSC) required for Degree, Diploma or Higher Certificate study, as appropriate

A minimum number of points calculated on the university's points system

A pass at the required level in each of the subjects specified for the programme into which the candidate seeks admission

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

89571 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 89571 ZAR per year during 36 months.
National

40998 ZAR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40998 ZAR per year during 36 months.

National Tuition: R40,998– R45,386

Living costs for Cape Town

9088 - 15529 ZAR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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